Clothes-pressing apparatus



J.. J. ZUFUK-ZURINSKY. CLOTHES PRESSING APPARATUS.

APPLICATION FlLED SEPT. T0, 1921.

Patented T, T922.

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CLOTHES PREsslNG APPARATUS.

APPLICATION FILED SEPT. 10, 1921.

Patented Aug. l, 1922.

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CLOTHES PRESSING APPARATUS.

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To all whom, t may concern:

Be it known that l, Joint J. ZURUit-ZU- niNsKY, a subject of the Government of Poland, residing at Mcleesport. in the county of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful lmprovements in Clothes-Pressing Apparatus, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in steam utilizing garment cleaning and pressing apparatus` similar to that disclosed in my co-pending application bearing Serial No. 440,438.

The primary object of the invention is to provide a device of the type stated, in a manner as hereinafter sct forth, which per mits of the application of the steam in such manner as to avoid excessive saturation of the garment while under mechanical pressure by utilizing the steam to set u a suction action for drawing the steam fiom the arment, and at the same time utilizing the igieat from the steam for substantially dryingthe garment while under such pressure. y

urther objects of the invention are to provide an apparatus of the class described, which is comparatively simple in its construction and arrangement` strong, durable and highly eflicient -in its use, readily manipulzated, and inexpensive to manufacture.

To the accomplishment of these and such other objects as may hereinafter appear, the invention consists of the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts herein specifically described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein is shown an embodiment of the invention, but it is to be understood, that changes, variations, and modifications may be resorted to which come within the scope of the claims hereunto appended.

ln the drawings forming a portion of this specification and wherein like numerals of reference designate corresponding parts throughout the several views:

Figure 1 is a rear elevat-ion of a garment cleaning and pressing apparatus in acc0rdance with this invention.

Figure 2 is a front elevational view thereof.

Figure 3 is a top plan view of the pressing buck, with portions thereof broken away.

Figure 4 is a sectional view on line IV- IV, Figure 3.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed September 10, 1921.

Patented Aug. 1, 1922.

Serial No. 499,593.

.Figure 5 is a sectional view on line V-V, Figure 3. Figure 6 is a top plan View of the pressing head with the cover plates removed therefrom.

Figure 7 is a section on line VII-VH, Figure 3.

Figure 8 is a top view of the boiler and associated parts. i

LFigure 9 is an enlarged detail view of the suction element.

'Figure 10 is a sectional elevation of a diminutive pressing buck.

Figure 11 is a sectional view on line Xl- Xl, Figure 10.

-Figure 12 is a sectional elevation of a diminutive pressing buck.

Figure 13 is a fragmentary view of the pressing head illustrating the resilientlv mountedpressing member.

Figure 14 and 15 are top plan views ot' foraminous members for regulating the passage of steam through the pressing buck.

Figure 16 is a detailed transversed sectional view on line XVM-XVI, Figure 1.

Referring in detail to the drawings 1 denotes a large hollow pedestal, the enlarged lower portion of which forms the base 2. A steam generating plant or boiler 5, 0f any suitable construction, is housed in the pedestal. The boiler 5 is provided with the usual water gauge 3 and steam gau e a. A table 6 is fixed to the top of the pe estal for the convenience of the operator.

Fixed to the table 6 is a steam reservoir l provided with a vertical partition 8 having an aperture 9 at its lower end. A pipe l() connects the boiler 5 with the reservoir 7. The reservoir 'T forms a support for the pressing buck 11 which is permanently secui'ed thereon. The pressing buck 11, at the lower side thereof, is formed with a Steam chamber 12 which extends entirely around the narrow end of the buck 11. A small conduit 13 communicates with the ends of the chamber 12 at the wide end of the buck 11. A conduit 14 extends from eac-li side of the divided reservoir 7 and communicates with` respective sides of the steam chamber When steam is generated in the boiler the former will pass to one side of the reservoir 7, through the chamber 12 and back to the other side of the reservoir, where the condensed steainwill pass through the aperture 9 andl back to the boiler through the pipe 10. The passage'of steam through the chamber 12 will keep the buck 11 heated at all times during the operation of the device. Centrally disposed in the buck 11 is a conduit 15 which communicates with the reservoir 7 through the pipe 16. Spaced from the ports 17 of the conduit 15 is a centrally disposed and longitudinally extending foraminous member 18. The portions 19 directly over the ports 17 are not perforated. This construction of the member 18, together with the mesh screen 20, are provided to afford better' diffusion of the steam on its passage therethrough. The screen 20 is positioned over the entire length of the member 18. The pipe 16 is provided with the valve'21 which is operated by the treadle 22 and connecting rod 23. The member 18 is designed for supplying wet steam and saturate the garment on the buck 11.

Each. side of the buck 11, directly over the chamber 12, is formed with a conduit 24, provided with four ports 25 each opening into a pocket 26. Each pocket 26 is covered by a small foraminous member 27 not perforated at the ortion directly over the port 25 to better dispel the steam on its passage therethrough.- Spaced from the members 27 and extending the entire length of the buck 11, at each side thereof, is a large foraminous member 28. A pipe 29 connects the reservoir 7 with the conduits 24. The pipe 29 is provided with a valve 30 operable by the treadle 31 and connecting rod 32. This construction is provided for supplying dry steam to the garment as the action of the steam is less direct through the two members 27 and 28 than through the member 18 as hereinbefore described. The entire top face of the buck 11 is suitably covered by a textile cover 33 in the usual manner. A coil of fine `mesh screen lat the front of the head 35.

34 is mounted in the pipes 29 at their point of juncture with the ports 25 to retard the passage of' steam therethrough and augment the dryness of the latter before reaching the pockets 26.

The pressing head 35 is carried by the yoke-shaped member 36 which latter is pivotally connected to the supporting brackets 37 by means of the shaft 38. A spring 39 is mounted on the shaft 38 having ends engaging a cross bar 40 on the yoke 36. The action of the spring 39 tends to force the head 35 against the buck 11. A shiftable weight 41 is slidably mounted on a bar 42 supported by the member 36, and is connected to a flexible member 86v which passes through suitable pulleys 87, 88. The flexible member 86 is provided with a shifting rod 43 terminating in `an operating handle 44 When the weight 41 is drawn to the forward position on the bar 42, it will exert a pressure on the head 35l during the pressing operation, but when the head 35 is elevated the weight 41 will shift to the rearward position on the bar 42 by gravit and act as a counterweight to hold the hea 35 in the elevated position.

The pressing head 35 includes a lower face constructed from mesh wire 45 covered by a textile covering 46. The mesh wiremember 45 is resiliently mounted in the head 35 by means of a plurality of springs 47 as shown in Figure 13 of the drawings. A series of steam pipes 48 are mounted in the head 35 having connections with the boiler 5 through the pipe 49 and with the drain chamber 50.

by the pipe 50. To permit the shifting of the head 35 the pipes 49 and 5() are respectively provided with flexible pipe joints 51. The function of the pipes 48 is to keep the head 35 heated at all times during the operation of the device. The pipes 48 arecovered by a plurality of overlapping plates 52, so constructed and arranged that they may be simultaneously opened or closed by the manipulation of the handle 53 and rod 54 which connects with the plates 52. When it is desired to clean the garment by forcing' steam through it, the plates 52 would preferably be brought to the open position, but during the pressing operation they are closed and the heat from the pipes 48 utilized to facilitate the pressing operation.

To augment the efficiency of the drying and pressing operations a suction element is provided comprising a pipe 55 communicating with the pipe 10, and having a valve 56. Pipe 55 is formed with an angularly disposed'portion 57 which latter in turn` communicates with a pipe 58 connected with the pipe 29 above the valve 30. A nozzle 59 is formed in the pipe 57 having its outlet centrally of the communicating pipe 58 as clearly shown in Figure 9. The pipe 58 is provided with a valve 60 which is adapted to work in unison with the valve 56 by the action of the common actuating rod 61 which connects with the operating .treadle 62. When the valves 56 'and 60 are opened by operating the treadle 62 steam will rush through the pipes 55 and 57 creating a suction action through the pipe 58 thereby suckingl steam from the buck 11, which may have entered it through the pipe 29. During this operation the valve 30 in the pipe 29 would of course be in the closed position. The steam through the pipe 57 enters a chamber 63 Where it is dissipated through the conduit 64 communicating with the stack 65. The chamber 63 is also provided with a drip trap 66 emptying into the drip pan 67 carried on the rear of the device. The function of the suction element is to withdraw the steam from the buck 11 during the dr ing and pressing operations.

v ounted on the rear of the device is a diminutive buck 68 adapted for use for any purposes wherein it is found to be applicable. A steam supply pipe 69 provided with a hand operated valve 70 extends into the buck 68, and a drain pipe 7l provided with a valve 72 and extending into the drip pan 67 is provided for draining the buck when desired. The buck 68 is not perforated and is'intended for supplying heat only.

Another diminutive buck 73 is also provided having a chamber 74 formed in the lower portion thereof, into which a steam supply pipe 75 extends. The buck 73 is also provided with a drain pipe 76 provided with a Valve 77 and extending into the pan 67. The pipe 75 has avvalve 78. Another pipe 79 connects with the drain pipe 76 above the valve 77 and is provided with a valve 8() which is operated by the actuating rod 81 connected with the treadle 82. Pipe 79 opens into a conduit 83 covered by a foram inous plate 84. The perforated top of the buck 73' is spaced from the plate 84. The portion of the plate 84 directly over the pipe outlet is not perforated. The buck 73 is intended for use when steam is used for cleaning purposes as steam may be passed through the buck 73 and the garment to be cleaned.

A force pump 85 is mounted at the rear of the machine for returning the Water from the drip an 67 to the boiler 5.

What claim is:

1. A cleaning and pressing apparatus comprising a pressing buck, means for supplying steam thereto, a pressing head, means for heating the head, a shiftable means for retaining the heat in the head, a suction element for withdrawing the steam from the buck, and a resiliently mounted foraminous pressing member arranged in the head.

2. A cleaning and pressing apparatus comprising a pressing buck, means for directing steam therethrough, a pressing head, means for heating the head, a plurality of shiftable shutter elements for retaining theV heating the head, and a series of shiftable shutter elements carried by the head for retaining the heat therein.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

JOHN J. ZURUK-ZURINSKY. 

